5.12+,
Trad, 90 ft (27 m),
Avg: 4 from 4
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FA: unknown
Nevada
> Southern Nevada
> Red Rocks
> (12) Oak Creek…
> Cactus Flower T…
> Blood Wall
Access Issue: Red Rock RAIN AND WET ROCK: The sandstone is fragile and is very easily damaged when wet.
Details
Holds rip off and climbs have been and will continue to be permanently damaged due to climbers not respecting this phenomenon. After a heavy storm, the rock will remain wet, sometimes for several days. PLEASE DO NOT CLIMB IN RED ROCKS during or after rain. A good rule of thumb is that if the ground near your climb is at all damp (and not powdery dry sand), then do not climb. There are many alternatives (limestone, granite, basalt, and plastic) nearby.
HUMAN WASTE Human waste is one of the major issues plaguing Red Rocks. The Las Vegas Climbers Liaison Council and the AAC provides free "wag bags" in several locations (Black Velvet, First Pullout, Kraft Mtn/Bouldering, The Gallery, and The Black Corridor). These bags are designed so that you can pack your waste out - consider bringing one to be part of your kit (just like your rope and shoes and lunch) no matter where you go. Once used, please dispose of them properly (do not throw them in the toilets at the parking area).
Description
A killer route. The bottom is bolted and the top is a tricky seam/offset. Good gear abounds but it seemed like it was always hard to place. The grade must come from the toprope because this seems miles harder than the routes at the Sunnyside wall.
Location
Found on the left-hand side of the Blood Wall, it takes the center weakness up the patch of varnish. The approach is horrible but this route delivers. Starts in a short flake. There are four routes here with bolts; from the left, this is the third route.
Protection
Plentiful, but intricate. 5 botls, micro cams up to .75 C4 (I took doubles), wires and offset wires. There was a place for a bigger cam up high, but there was other, less obvious stuff around. Wires were very helpful. Bolted anchor.